The third emperor of the Sui Dynasty

Chapter 157 Loyal and Good Sons (For Collection Recommendation)

The day will break, and the east will not be clear.

A waning moon hangs slantingly in the sky, and the autumn morning brings a slight chill, while the quiet palace retains warmth.

Li Xiuning opened her eyes, and found that everything in front of her was so strange, not what she usually saw when she opened her eyes. Before she could react, when she saw the face so close, she couldn't help but smile sweetly.

Get up and change clothes and wash together, and then a maid brings breakfast.

After breakfast, go to Chaolu Palace to serve tea to the elders in the family.

Xiao Houduan sat in the first seat, took the tea, looked at Li Xiuning very much, and said gently: "Since you have entered the Yang family, you will be the daughter-in-law of the Yang family, and you will live a good life in the future. Everything outside is the business of men, so there is no need to worry about it." Pay attention, the Yang family will definitely not wrong you."

Empress Xiao deserves to be Empress Xiao, fearing that the new wife would become depressed because of world strife and clinging to her status as the first daughter of the Li family, so she gently enlightened her: As long as you ignore the ups and downs and political struggles outside and settle down to be Yang The daughter-in-law of the Yang family, the Yang family will definitely not wrong you...

Li Xiuning is intelligent, so she naturally understood Xiao Empress' advice and warning. She prostrated herself on the ground and said in a clear voice: "My grandson is lucky to be married into the royal family. From now on, I will be filial to my elders, serve my husband, be harmonious with my sister-in-law, and love my brothers. In this life, this life is as sweet as sugar."

In the past, it has nothing to do with me. Right and wrong are drifting with the wind. From now on, I am just the wife of Yang's family, and I am determined...

Empress Xiao smiled slightly, very satisfied.

Not to be a Empress Dowager Xiao was also a piece of advice. After offering tea to Yang Yu's biological mother, she just bowed down a little, and was pulled up by Empress Liu, with eyes full of doting, and said: "It's often said outside More rules, actually less than some high-ranking families, from the beginning it is a family, as long as you serve your husband well and give birth more, you will be a royal hero over there!"

In the eyes of every mother, holding more grandchildren is the greatest joy.

The bride's face was tender, and Li Xiuning blushed...

After paying homage to the two Empress Dowagers and the two Taiyuans, the next is the two Aunts, and then Xiao Wu and their three sisters!Everything is very successful, only when it comes to Wugou, the former sister-in-law is half dead in embarrassment.

But the raw rice has already been cooked, so what can they do?I can only slowly get used to the new identity.

What follows is nothing more than a lot of complicated things, what to eat red eggs, jujubes, longan, peanuts, melon seeds, etc., is nothing more than getting a lottery for an early baby.

For the newly arrived bride Li Xiuning, the elders and sisters all have gifts!Seeing the happy family, Li Xiuning's hanging heart finally settled down. The royal family didn't have as many etiquette and etiquette as imagined, it was very casual, which gave her a very good feeling.

A group of women were chatting about the household affairs and there was nothing wrong with Yang Tong, so they wanted to drag Yang You away, but they heard Empress Dowager Wei say, "Dong, I have something to tell you!"

"Here!"

The two walked together to a pavilion in the middle of the lake, and the maid offered fragrant tea and took their leave.

Empress Dowager Wei said: "Wei Kuangbo, the Patriarch of the Wei family in Guanzhong, arrived in Yecheng and sent one hundred thousand gold and ten buckets of pearls. There are countless rare treasures. The Du family in Guanzhong sent even more."

The Wei family is a well-known Jingzhao family and one of the representative families of the Guanlong gentry. From the Western Han Dynasty to the present, it has multiplied for hundreds of years, and each house and branch is intertwined. The family is huge. Qiangsheng, Wei Xiaokuan, Wei Shikang, and Wei Wei are all famous figures in the Wei family.

Strictly speaking, they do not belong to the nobles in Guanlong, but belong to the Guanlong gentry like the Jingzhao Du family and the Hongnong Yang family. However, they are also married to the Guanlong nobles, so the relationship between the powerful and powerful families is intricate and there is no way to sort it out. Pass.

However, with the passing away of such outstanding figures as Wei Xiaokuan, Wei Shikang, and Wei Wei, Jingzhao Webster inevitably went into decline. Among them, there are many marriages between Webster and the royal family. The main wives of the two brothers Yang Zhao and Yang Wei are both Webster's daughters. Webster, supported by the royal family, became prosperous because of this.

At that time, the head of the Wei family was Wei Yuancheng, the grandson of Wei Xiaokuan and the eldest son of Mr. Wei of the second room, and Wei Yuancheng, the eldest son of Mr. Wei, the second room, and the youngest daughter of Wei Shou, the third room.When Yang Zhao and Yang Hao competed for the crown prince, because the patriarch Wei Yuancheng's own sister was Yang Hao's concubine, under his control, Webster fully supported Yang Hao. Later, because Yang Hao's wife died of illness, and the position of crown prince was over. After the dust settled, Webster switched to Yang Zhao's family again because of the Queen Mother Wei's relationship.

After Wei Yuancheng died of illness, his younger brother Wei Kuangbo inherited the position of Patriarch Wei, but during the most difficult days of Queen Mother Wei and Yang You, Webster headed by Wei Kuangbo gave up their mother and son, and together with the powerful and powerful in Guanlong, cheered for Li Yuan. After Li Yuan entered the school, he not only tried his best to give things to others, but also married his widowed niece Wei Gui to Li Shimin as his side concubine.Now that the situation is not very good, I think of the relationship with Queen Mother Wei again.

"Also, Wei Kuangbo plans to betroth his daughter Wei Nizi to Yu'er! Mrs. Du is also planning to betroth a prostitute daughter to You'er as a side concubine." Empress Dowager Wei's voice was full of teasing and mocking: "I think Dong'er I can also see their sinister intentions, they just want to play tricks on me, Da Sui!"

Empress Dowager Wei has seen through the plans of Wei and Du for a long time. They are not helping Yang You, but trying to get close to Yang You, and let the family members influence Yang You as a staff member of the palace, and let him compete with Yang Yu as a grandson. As for the future emperor, if Yang You succeeds by chance, he will naturally be able to take control of the court. If Yang Tong succeeds, he will definitely have to use Webster's people as officials in order to block the hearts of the world.So no matter who wins or loses, they can all enter the Great Sui Dynasty Hall victoriously. As for the life and death of their mother and child, Wei Du doesn't care at all.

"From my mother's point of view, how should I treat Webster?" Seeing that Queen Mother Wei understood everything, Yang Tong felt relieved.

"At the beginning of the chaos in Guanzhong, I went to the door many times to beg Webster, but Wei Kuangbo didn't see him behind closed doors, and several times he didn't even let him in. Not only was he disrespectful to the royal family, but he also had no family affection at all. So Dong'er Don’t worry about Yu’er and me, as long as it’s beneficial to Da Sui, just do it freely. I’ve seen through these selfish aristocrats.”

Empress Dowager Wei's complexion was gloomy, she was well-clothed and high-spirited, but at that time she looked like a beggar in front of her mother's family. At this time, Wei Kuangbo not only bet on the Sui and Li Tang, but also framed her son. It is hatred to the bone and fury.

"I understand!" Yang Tong was greatly relieved to see Queen Mother Wei like this, and said with a smile: "The third younger brother is already thirteen today, shouldn't it be time to find him a concubine? Always thinking about it."

Empress Dowager Wei's expression softened immediately, and she said with a light smile, "I have thought about it, but there is no suitable candidate! I don't know what Tong'er's opinion is?"

Yang Tong understood that the Empress Dowager Wei let herself be the master in order to avoid violating taboos, and said sincerely: "If our brothers can get along in harmony, it will be hard for the next generation. And my mother also knows that royal family disputes are very involved, and many people will be killed or injured at every turn, so I I think it is more appropriate for the third brother to marry a girl from the Xiao family, because the Xiao family does not have the ambition and background to overthrow the dynasty, at most it will commit crimes such as corruption, and the involvement is not too big. To the third brother and his descendants, to me and me His descendants are good to Sui! What does mother think?"

Empress Dowager Wei smiled brightly, and said gently: "Dong'er is right, this is actually what I want."

Empress Dowager Wei took a sip of tea, and then said: "I don't care about Wei Shi and Du Shi, and I don't want to care about them, but there are a few people, Dong'er will reward them heavily."

Yang Tong wondered, "Who is it?"

"The sons of General Yin Shishi, Hongzhi, Yin Mingyue, and Gu Yan, the son of Master Gu Yi!" The Empress Dowager Wei sighed, "They originally attacked Li Yuan's rebels with General Wei, General Yin, and Master Gu. Martyrdom for the country, but the old general Wei couldn't bear the sight of General Yin and Master Gu, so he threw the three of them out of the army, and the three of them hid in private houses with some family members. Not long ago, our Great Sui Army In Linguan, Jingzhao was in great chaos, they brought their families and scattered people into Shangjun, and were sent to Wencheng on the east bank of the Yellow River by General Li Jing, and arrived in Yecheng the day before yesterday."

"The loyal descendants should be rewarded heavily. Where are they?" Yang Tong said without hesitation.Yin Shishi and Gu Yi once sent arresters to rob and kill Li Yuan's fifth son Li Zhiyun and destroy the cemetery and family temple of Li Yuan's father's ancestors, which aroused Li Yuan's sensitive nerves. Shishi, Guyi and even his three clans were killed.I thought the two families were dead, but who would have expected that there would be three descendants, since they arrived in Yecheng, they would definitely be rewarded.

"In the posthouse of Yecheng."

"I'll meet them right now."

Empress Dowager Wei scolded: "You child is busy day and night every day, didn't you say you want to take the opportunity to rest for three days?"

Yang Tong smiled and said, "I'm too busy to be idle! Besides, Yin Shishi and Gu Yi were martyred for me in the Sui Dynasty. This descendant of loyal officials came. I can't ignore it, lest my loyal heart be chilled. Mother, tell everyone. "

As soon as the words fell, Yang Tong stood up and said goodbye.

Empress Dowager Wei shook her head helplessly, everyone in the Yang family was like this, when they got busy, they were desperately busy, Yang Jian was like this, Yang Guang was like this, Yang Zhao was like this, and it was still like this when it came to Yang Tong.

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"The last general, Yin Hongzhi, pays his respects to His Royal Highness King Qin."

"The last general, Yin Mingyue, pays homage to His Royal Highness King Qin."

"The last general, Gu Yan, pays his respects to His Royal Highness King Qin."

In the grand main hall of Chaotian Hall, three descendants of Zhongliang were received by Yang Tong, not only Yang Tong, but also civil and military officials in Yecheng. This grand ceremony represented Yang Tong's respect for Zhongliang.

Seeing such a scene, Yin Hongzhi, Yin Mingyue, and Gu Yan were very excited and grateful.

"The three generals don't need to be polite!"

Yang Tong smiled and sighed: "I have heard about the deeds of Old General Wei, General Yin Shishi, and Master Guyi. They and the Xijing soldiers are loyal and loyal ministers of the Sui Dynasty. Everyone was born great. , die with honor!"

"I issued an edict to posthumously present General Yin Shishi as Doctor Guanglu, Minister of the Ministry of War, and General, and posthumously confer the title of Duke of Zhen; Give ten thousand gold coins, ten thousand silver coins, and ten thousand hangs."

"Thank you, Your Highness, for your generosity."

Yin Hongzhi, Yin Mingyue, and Gu Yan kowtowed their heads in thanks with tears in their eyes.

"The dead are gone, but the living still need to continue. Today, the Great Sui Dynasty is full of wars. I hope that the three will inherit the legacy of their fathers and continue to serve the country, quell the rebellion, and protect the country and the people."

"Swear allegiance to His Highness to the death, to protect the environment and the people!" Yin Hongzhi, Yin Mingyue, and Gu Yan showed a touch of emotion on their faces, and at the same time they couldn't help but straighten their backs, because they couldn't lose the great loyalty passed down by their father.

"But I don't know if the three of you would like to join the army or politics?"

Yang Tong looked at the heroic Yin Hongzhi who was in his early twenties, and said with a smile, "You talk first."

Yin Hongzhi was not simple. In history, he was not only able to fight against his eldest grandson Wuji, but also tried to encourage his nephew Li You to seize the crown, but in the end he failed and was beheaded.As for Yin Mingyue, she might be Li You's mother.

"Returning to Your Highness, the general lacks military strength and prefers to engage in literary affairs, but he has little experience." Yin Hongzhi said very earnestly.

"Then how about you receive training for three months first, and then go to Guanneidao to become a county magistrate?"

"I am willing."

"General Gu Yan?" Yang Tong asked again.

Gu Yan cupped his hands and said: "Actually, the last general is the same as Hongzhi, he used to be an officer under Lord Qu Tugai's command."

Yang Tong pondered for a while, and said, "Our current system is different from the past. I suggest you also study for three months, so as not to be unfamiliar. What do you think?"

"I am willing."

"it is good!"

Yang Tong looked at Yin Mingyue. Yin Mingyue was dressed in silver armor, covered with a silver robe, and wore a sword. She stood there with a cold face and a serious smile.Asked: "What about you? Miss Yin, go home or..."

"If possible, the general is willing to join the army!"

"Then you go to fly feather bow and ride, and start as a captain first." Yang Yu chuckled, Yin Mingyue joined the army, but Yin Hongzhi joined politics, which is a bit interesting. "You don't have a place to stay yet. I will give you a mansion and a thousand gold coins."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Yang Tong said to Yang Shidao: "Choose two sets of mansions from Yuhengfang as Yin and Bone mansions."

There are [-] squares in Yecheng, all of which are named after the stars. Among them, Tianshu, Tianxuan, Tianji, Tianquan, Yuheng, Kaiyang, and Yaoguang named after the Big Dipper seven squares each occupy two squares. Preferably, it is a concentrated residence of civil and military officials, only donated and not sold.The many mansions in Qifang vary in size, depending on the rank of the official. The houses in Yuhengfang are relatively small, and they belong to the places where middle and lower level civil and military officials gather.

After Yin Zhihong, Yin Mingyue, and Gu Yan retreated, Minister of Rites Wei Yunqi cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness, Wang Shichong's envoy is here. It is still his nephew Wang Renze, and I am anxiously waiting for Your Highness to receive him."

"He's asking for help again!" Yang Tong smiled proudly. At this moment, he had the feeling that he was the old American president.

Yang Gongren said sharply: "Since Wagang lost Luokou City, Li Mi and Wang Shichong have been fighting every day, and the food on both sides is very tight! It is probably because of this. Although Wang Shichong succeeded in seizing power, King Yan is like Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty. There are also a large number of Kwantung gentry who are loyal to Wang Shichong, and these people despise Wang Shichong, and greater conflicts will occur sooner or later."

Wei Zheng said coldly: "What kind of allegiance is nothing more than unwillingness to let go of the power in your hand."

Ling Jing said: "Wang Shichong doesn't have the guts of Cao Cao. These Kanto gentry are playing with fire and setting themselves on fire."

Yang Tong laughed and said, "It has nothing to do with us, I will meet this Wang Renze first."

(End of this chapter)